Stage Makeup?

Question

Yesterday I was in full costume and makeup for my show CATS to get pictures done. I have very sensitive skin and thought I would be allergic to the makeup and I was right. I put cold cream on before and used it to remove the makeup. I'm not allergic to cold cream. Later last night, my skin burned and was red, and now today, where it was burning it is now peeling. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening next time? I dont know if the makeup is water or oil based. pleez help.

Actually today I found out that the makeup is water based. I was also thinking that the colorset powder they used could be the thing making my skin peel.

the part of my face that was burning and now peeling is my chin and cheeks

Answer 1

most stage makeup can be worn by allergic people( I am ,and I do) but what you are describing goes way past a contact allergy reaction. Are there any special effects- glitter, false eyelash glue- that went on those areas? Please check first with your makeup artist department supervisor to check on the ingredients and then take the list to your dermatologist. Burning and peeling are not supposed to happen! Meanwhile, ask your primary health care for a good topical cream- you may wind up with something that diabetic people need to use which contains uric acid ( cleaned and recycled pee, it's actually very good for the skin)- to heal your skin. I can't say don't use makeup again, because obviously you're into production phase, but please use cold cream and a layer of your own foundation before you have the stage makeup applied.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a great show

Answer 2

I have EXACTLY the same problem! I had to go to the hospital my face swelled so badly. From what it sounds like your makeup is oil based. My suggestion is that you buy an over the counter liquid makeup. The makeup should be very orange. Much like stage makeup! This is the makeup I use for productions and it works VERY well. Make sure you apply it with your own sponge and do not let anyone's face or hands touch your face. Also be sure to keep your makeup separate from everyone Else's in a tightly sealed bag. Good luck and break-a-leg!

Answer 3

Did the makeup artist use a latex sponge? If so, that could be the problem (and not the makeup). I had a similar problem in HS, and when I stopped using latex sponges, I cleared up (I would get little clear, itchy bumps all over my face that then peeled off).

What kind of makeup is it? Is it old? See if you can replace the makeup with something you know won't irritate your skin, and definitely try switching sponges.

Good luck! I know how frustrating it is!

Answer 4

Put the makeup on as close to go time as possible and take it off as soon as you can. Put on a protective layer of something--makeup being the only thing I can think of right now-- under the makeup. When you're out of the makeup, don't put any makeup on. Try giving your skin some extra love before and after, too-- lotions or other soothing treatments.

Answer 5

If you could buy your own makeup, that would be ideal. Ben Nye is usually a good choice. Otherwise, the only thing I know to tell you is be sure to take the makeup off as soon as possible and try not to wear any makeup the rest of the day so that your skin gets a break. Good luck!

Answer 6

Eyes, lips, and cheeks: Black Opal is fab or most other drugstore brands marketed for African American skin tones. The pigments are much richer and colors have a lot of pop! Face: Max Factor grease paint sticks are a classic, and also come in a lot of pink based shades that are stage lighting friendly. Set with a basic translucent powder.

Answer 7

the best thing to do is put on your own foundation first and set it and then put on the stage makeup. most stage makeup is oil based. and there is a certain type of stage makeup for sensitive skin.

Answer 8

Well, MY problem with stage makeup is the applicator. Took awhile to figure it out, but the spongy thing used to apply the makeup was the culprit for me.